City of Baltimore / Police Department
Agency file
The Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 2,574 employees with median total compensation of $118,854; the highest distinct record was $377,249.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,574 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,854) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,041 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,984. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $199.6M — | 3,428 — | $58,799 — |
| 2012 | $229.2M ▲ 14.9% | 3,475 ▲ 1.4% | $66,582 ▲ 13.2% |
| 2014 | $228M ▼ 0.5% | 3,211 ▼ 7.6% | $71,338 ▲ 7.1% |
| 2021 | $295.5M ▲ 29.6% | 3,202 ▼ 0.3% | $94,241 ▲ 32.1% |
| 2022 | $289.9M ▼ 1.9% | 3,178 ▼ 0.7% | $93,226 ▼ 1.1% |
| 2023 | $299.2M ▲ 3.2% | 2,989 ▼ 5.9% | $100,085 ▲ 7.4% |
| 2024 | $315.6M ▲ 5.5% | 2,871 ▼ 3.9% | $110,286 ▲ 10.2% |
| 2025 | $308.2M ▼ 2.3% | 2,574 ▼ 10.3% | $118,854 ▲ 7.8% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Courtney A Wright serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,048.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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At Police Department, Phillip Dixon serves as a Police Sergeant Eid. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $193,043.
Deputy Police Commissioner (Non-Sworn)/Police Department
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Brian Nadeau is a Deputy Police Commissioner (Non-Sworn) at Police Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $193,036.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Timothy D Johnson serves as a Police Sergeant. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,928.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Thomas Q Heflin holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,703.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Ellesse D Mccray-Lathan serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $192,687.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Molly R Seitler is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). 2025 total compensation came to $192,677.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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James Conley is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). 2023 total compensation came to $192,643.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Denishia Jordan is a 41113 - Police Lieutenant at Police Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $192,643.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Jean Nolet serves as a Police Officer. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $192,520.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Eric D Lewis works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Eric earned $192,296 in 2025.
N/A/Police Department
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Anthony Lansey holds the role of N/A at Police Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,294.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Robert M Crane serves as a Police Sergeant. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $191,997.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Emmanuel Cabreja serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,860.
Police Officer/Police Department
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John Larry Haley holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $191,818.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Shareen K Harris holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,800.
41113 - Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Charles Smith serves as a 41113 - Police Lieutenant. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $191,774.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Anthony Forbes is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $191,687.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Sharod A Molock is a Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $191,603.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Victor M Villafane serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,597.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Shannon Cavey holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $191,573.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Israel Villodas is a 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $191,538.
Police Sergeant Eid/Police Department
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Brian Kratz holds the role of Police Sergeant Eid at Police Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $191,503.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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At Police Department, Leland S Brooks serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,458.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Robert R Ross is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $191,450.
Executive Level III/Police Department
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Frederick Bealefeld Iii is a Executive Level III at Police Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 31 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $191,247.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Anthony Bush serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,180.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Warren Benn serves as a 41111 - Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,153.
41111 - Police Officer/Police Department
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Robert Jordan is a 41111 - Police Officer at Police Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). 2024 total compensation came to $191,134.
41112 - Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Steven Kolacz holds the role of 41112 - Police Sergeant at Police Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $191,041.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Vincent M Lash serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,041.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Richard Guy works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Richard earned $190,953 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Dominique C Wiggins holds the role of Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,921.
Police Lieutenant/Police Department
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Peter L Johncox works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Peter earned $190,893 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Dorian Salmon is a Police Officer at Police Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $190,790.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Jared R Fried works as a Police Sergeant for Police Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Jared earned $190,727 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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Jerome L Shaurette works as a Police Officer for Police Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. Jerome earned $190,687 in 2025.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, David K White serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,660.
Police Officer/Police Department
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At Police Department, Marcus R Smothers serves as a Police Officer. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,638.
Police Sergeant/Police Department
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Clement A John is a Police Sergeant at Police Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $190,629.